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Tridensimilis sp. "Paraguay"

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Habitat: Found in the in the sand of shallow rivers and creeks; parasitic, entering gill chambers of larger catfishes; also known for entering, probably by mistake, the ureta of mammals urinating under water. Aquarium Care: Seldem kept in the aquarium due to their plain appearance and there preference to hide. Needs a substrate of fine gravel or mulm. Diet: Daphnia, worms and mosquito larvae. Etymology: Tridensimilis Greek, tres tria = three + Latin, dens = teeth + Latin, simil = similar, equal.

Common Name:

None

Synonyms:

None

Family:

Trichomycteridae

Distribution:

South America: Paraguay.

Size:

Temp:

25-28°c (77-83°f.)

p.H.

6.0-7.0.

Reference:

Evers, H.-G. & I.Seidel: Mergus, Baensch Catfish Atlas Volume 1, 1st English edn., 2005. Pp.944.

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Tridensimilis sp. "Paraguay"

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